LA RE Talks EP 21: If the LIT Port Gets Built, What Should St Bernard Parish Do Next?

If the Louisiana International Terminal gets built, how does St. Bernard Parish make sure St. Bernard actually benefits?That was one of the most interesting parts of my larger conversation with St. Bernard Real Estate broker Mike Fernandez of Arpent Realty about the potential impact of the LIT Port on Real Estate and property values.In this clip from the full episode, Mike makes the case that St. Bernard may need to think beyond simply whether the port should or shouldn't be built — and start considering what happens if it is built.Thousands of direct and indirect jobs have been projected around the full buildout. But those workers don't necessarily have to live in St. Bernard. New businesses don't necessarily have to locate there. And the housing demand and investment associated with the project could potentially be captured by surrounding communities instead.You don't have to be pro-port or anti-port to ask what happens if the project moves forward.Because the bigger question may become:What does St. Bernard do next? 🎥 This is a clip from our full conversation with Mike Fernandez. In the complete episode, we dig much deeper into the Louisiana International Terminal, including what Mike's research suggests could happen to St. Bernard property values, Violet, the areas closest to the port, rentals, housing demand, traffic, infrastructure and more.Watch the full episode next to hear the complete conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5W28vPwRVU&pp=ygUaTElUIFBvcnQgU3QgQmVybmFyZCBQYXJpc2g%3D. Link to Mike's LIT Real Estate Data Study/Article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hoYdRbrtv7k_ZkEfk-EWdLhYhZpYFVUh/view?usp=sharing ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.If you enjoy conversations focused on Louisiana's economy, Real Estate market, business climate, economic development, and long-term opportunities, make sure you're subscribed. Louisiana Real Estate Talks is dedicated to discussing what's actually happening on the ground in Louisiana, backed by real-world experience, data, and market observations.Connect with Mike Fernandez of Arpent Realty:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.fernandez.5268 Email: Mike@ArpentNOLA.comCell: 504-220-2777Link to LIT Real Estate Data Study/Article: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hoYdRbrtv7k_ZkEfk-EWdLhYhZpYFVUh/view?usp=sharing Connect with Courtney Fricke:Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.frickeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfrickeYouTube: @courtneyfricke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-fricke-705700149/Website: www.CourtneyFricke.comJoin Curative Title Investing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/curativetitleSubscribe to Louisiana Real Estate Talks for more conversations about the projects, laws, economic development, and market changes shaping Louisiana Real Estate.